Family and Medical Leave Act
Providing protected leave to employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) helps balance the demands of work and home. It can also create compliance conundrums for HR to unravel. We’ve put together tools, guidance and the latest news to help navigate these challenges.

Member Resources

Need To Know What You Need to Know About... FMLA
HR Q&As How do I know if an employee’s medical absence qualifies for FMLA leave?
Toolkits Managing Family and Medical Leave
HR Forms Checklist: Individual FMLA Leave Request
HR Q&As Is an employee who works remotely (75 miles or more from the employer’s office) eligible for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave?
HR Q&As What documentation is required when an employee requests FMLA leave to bond with a newborn or to adopt or foster a child?
HR Q&As Can an employee work another job (“moonlight”) while he or she is on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave?
How-To Guides How to Approve or Deny FMLA Leave
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News & Research

Viewpoint: Does the FMLA Cover Abortion and Related Travel?
Viewpoint: Does the FMLA Cover Abortion and Related Travel?
Denial of FMLA Benefits Is Not Required to Prove FMLA Interference
Denial of FMLA Benefits Is Not Required to Prove FMLA Interference
Be Careful When Calculating FMLA Leave for a Week with a Holiday
Suspension for Suspected FMLA Leave Abuse Upheld
FMLA May Protect Leave Request at Start of Pandemic
8th Circuit Affirms Value of an Employer’s Properly Documented Termination
Watch Out for These FMLA Eligibility Determination Missteps

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